Question 1

how do you get a person to cover their mouth when they cough. i have a co worker who does not cover her mouth when she coughs and she is likely sick.

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: Stay away from the co-worker, tell the individual to cover his or her mouth and hope that he or she has enough consideration to do so. You could also wear a surgical mask at work to reduce your risk of infection.

Question 2

i have a metalic taste in my mouth when i cough. what might be the cause.?

Accepted Answer

URI, cold, bronchial: Change in quantity and type of mucus in response to a bronchial infection can taste different in your mouth when coughed up.  Resolution of the cold, bronchitis etc., should return things back to normal, no apparent taste.  Regular mucus probably has some minimal taste but you just get used to it and don't notice it.  You're noticing the change.

Question 3

my brother has had cough (bringing up stuff) for 6 weeks now has cold, cough worst plus slight pains in back and funny taste in mouth. is this cold?

Accepted Answer

Serious: Any ongoing productive cough would be considered to be  severe bronchitis or pneumonia: a chest xray is mandatory as well as a physical exam. Please make an appointment ASAP. 6 weeks is simply too long!!

Question 4

swallowed fluid down wrong hole. mouth was full of soda, felt like i had to cough it all up but forced it down. coughing a bit, am i gonna be okay???

Accepted Answer

Probably: This happens to all of us occasionally and the  protective reflexes in the lungs cause us to cough hard and expel whatever dropped into the lungs.If you were sickly before, or didn't have a good cough response, you would begin having signs of an aggressive irritant pneumonia within hours.If you have settled down and feel okay, the issue is likely past.If you feel short of breath, go in for an exam

Question 5

i've had a cough since i finished with my cold 2 weeks ago.  now i have a funny taste in my mouth coughing or not. its a taste that i can't describe.?

Accepted Answer

See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 6

have a slight cough for quite som time.  wouldn't worry except i keep getting a bad test in my mouth after non-prod cough. this usually happens with  colds or bronchitis, which i don't have.  any idea?

Accepted Answer

Many answers but: I suspect that the reflux is the cause for your cough and bad taste in the mouth but  you should consult your doctor nonetheless.

Question 7

when i cough why do i have a copper taste in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

a metalic taste can: Indicate blood.

Question 8

what cause of  cough mucus blood from mouth ?

Accepted Answer

Cold: There are sources of blood, like the stomach, the lungs and the nose and posterior pharynx. In time of cold or upper respiratory infection, there is mucous which is thicker than the plasma. This draws the fluid from the blood vessels in the nose and the pharynx which are to the surface and they can pop and hence you cough up blood. If possible other causes, please go see your doctor.

Question 9

why do i have a metallic taste in my mouth when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Metalic taste: The metallic taste is probably from the phlem that you are coughing up.  The most common causes of metallic tasting phlem are a side effect of medications you may be taking-- specifically antibiotics.  It can also be caused by dehydration.  Not so common causes include cystic fibrosis and accidental poisoning.

Question 10

mid night cough once, wake up rise mouth and see blood, not from gum, please advice.?

Accepted Answer

Cough with blood: A single episode of cough with blood should not produce too much concern. Common causes include a minimal nose bleed that stops by itself. Usually you would see some evidence of blood on blowing. Bronchitis can cause it. It is really only a concern if it is repetitive (small amount) or occurs in a large amount; then the concern is about possible cancer.

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How do you get a person to cover their mouth when they cough. i have a co worker who does not cover her mouth when she coughs and she is likely sick.

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I have a metalic taste in my mouth when i cough. what might be the cause.?

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My brother has had cough (bringing up stuff) for 6 weeks now has cold, cough worst plus slight pains in back and funny taste in mouth. is this cold?

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Swallowed fluid down wrong hole. mouth was full of soda, felt like i had to cough it all up but forced it down. coughing a bit, am i gonna be okay???

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I've had a cough since i finished with my cold 2 weeks ago. now i have a funny taste in my mouth coughing or not. its a taste that i can't describe.?

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Have a slight cough for quite som time. wouldn't worry except i keep getting a bad test in my mouth after non-prod cough. this usually happens with colds or bronchitis, which i don't have. any idea?

A member asked:

When i cough why do i have a copper taste in my mouth?

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What cause of cough mucus blood from mouth ?

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Why do i have a metallic taste in my mouth when i cough?

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Mid night cough once, wake up rise mouth and see blood, not from gum, please advice.?

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